iRacing

can u guys fix the damn fucking issue where the fucking screen goes black for no reason in a middle of a race i've lost 3 races to night alone bc this damn fucking stupid fucking glitch .. thank u devs fuck this shits so annoying

Game feels so realistic, When i go back to the F1 games i feel 10x faster. Plus class graphics.
Just a shame you need to be rich to own all the cars and tracks in this subscription-based game.
overall 9/10

It’s the most accurate racing sim by far that I’ve ever played. However buying the game and then buying more tracks, more cars, and then trying to figure out how to setup races and teams takes hours on end. Is the game great, it definitely can be, but does it itch the sim racing side you always wanted. No not by a long shot. It’s 2025 with a subscription service that’s $22 on sale top of the price of the game for the first year and then it’s $113 for the next year. That’s without cars or tracks, buying the F1 Mercedes car was $18 more dollars. I haven’t bought any tracks but you only have access to like 5 tracks without buying any.

It’s like a real life project car. AKA the money pit. If you’re hard core into sim racing and want to spend your entire life against sweats and pay your hard earned money just to access a game you already bought buy this one. If you’re looking to get into more realistic sim racing but are trying to do it for fun. I’d look elsewhere.

One of the best racing sim I've played. Def worth it it is expensive but just do what i did and buy a year sub for like $20 on a holiday sale and renew it next year. The Feel of driving the cars feels really good like if anything that is missing is just the G force. You got many type of discipline Oval, Dirt Oval, Dirt Track, Gt/Sport, Formula so just pick any and get out there!!! see you on the tarmac !!!!!!!

Started having issues randomly after 5 months of racing. After 3 fresh installs of windows 11, steam and this game only, I still had issues. Fresh install to Windows 10 finally fixed my issues of not being able to load past 15%, the 'opening channel' step in loading the sim.

The only I mean only downside to this sim (other than costs may be too high for some younger players) is that the continued, on-going crash fests seem to have zero accountability for those who continually seek to wreck other drivers striving to reach results. So many deliberate crashes ...... Hard to maintain a positive rating when every race someone deliberately makes contact with you. And No, iracing, there are not all just racing deals..

I recommend the game, I am all about immersion.
Things that ruin the immersion:
VR graphics needs to be updated.
Streaming of the game needs more resolution, currently it only sends in 720p and from 1 eye only.
Other people should be able to see where VR helmets is looking to. And, if possible, Hands position for Quest 3. (Quest 3 already has hand tracking, Just add that.)

Voice chat needs an option to send voice only to the drivers immediately around, so that people on the other side of the rack don´t get disturbed by it.

Other wise:
There is a big number of small tracks, easy to learn for rookies. (myself)
New Funny Weather racing is amazing.

Too many Mario cart drivers. Very limited unless you are willing to spend a LOT of money on tracks and cars. All in all Too expensive for what you get.

The EOS suport for proton is still rubbish, you will not be able to play online in any ranked matches which is iRacing's selling point.

You may try your self, but there will be an "EOS_acccar_nullclient" when you have joined the session, which instantly kicks you from the session (hint: it dosent close the window you just cant do any thing)

do not get iracing through steam it has so meany bugs with updates like missing files and re downloading the whole game for a 2gb update!

just don't. the pricing is so scummy I can't in good conscience recommend it to anyone.

Absolutely the best Racing Sim out there hands down, in my opinion. The Realism of the physics is what does it for me. The only downfall is the rude people who don't respect real racing and are in it just to crash people out. As far as the sim as a whole, it's absolutely fantastic. If you're a true fan of motorsports and love real racing, this is the sim for you!

ive raced cars for years. just heard of this game and its a game changer, its about as close as you can get to racing a real car. i love how you can test and tune without having to harm your car what so ever. im lowkey obsessed

Absolutely awesome. Best racing simulator game out there as its so realistic. only downfall sometimes is that you get some really useless drivers that either get jealous if you pass them and then they try and take you out, loving riding the brakes or braking in the fastest part of the circuit trying to get you to crash or just shouldn't drive. But if you get a good group of racers its some awesome racing

just bout the best all around racing sim...and theres so many different series to run in..if your into racing games or sims...u wont find any better..i once heard all roads leads to IRACING..and well thats about all that i need to say

1st i wanna say my hours played is completely wrong. raced for 4 months. roughly 300+ hrs spent.
now the review.
sub based , then huge pay walls after the sub. you pay for everything, Cars, tracks, hosting a race. (example: after getting out of rookies class 7 of 9 races in D class are paid tracks. plus the price of the car if you choose to not race the cookie cutter cars you get in your sub. that $13US every week if you dont alrdy own the track.) Safety points system is bad in terms of getting points off for someone hitting you.
I do enjoy the game and it is the best IMO for the genre but the pay walls are hard to get by. totaled up $2000+ US for all tracks and cars.

Again I do enjoy the game but DLC prices after a SUB fee is too much for my broke self.

the next best thing to being in a real race car, it was amazing to me of the amount of detail in the cars and tracks.

There's completely no competition when it comes to a full racing platform. You can race at any time of day, in pretty much whatever you want, and there will be like-minded folks around your skill range doing the same, competing. Stewarding via the protest system works well *enough*. Only downsides here are the $$$, and the lack of Linux support ;) .

Really fun driving all the different types of cars all over the world

Oval racer here. Good game with a bad playerbase. The draft physics are too lenient so you can catch up within a lap if you are 1.5 seconds behind someone on a mile+ track. This will be abused by players that go into a corner and dump you. I like this game but literally 5 races in a row (so far) today I led the most laps and was dumped or attempted to be dumped in the final 10th of the race.

There needs to be more severe consequences for collision than safety rating.

iRacing isn’t great for casual gamers because of the expense with the subscription fees and the extra costs for cars and tracks. It’s also really hard to get into, since the game’s so focused on realism that it can feel like you’re constantly messing up. Plus, the graphics are good, but it feels kind of plain compared to other racing games that have cooler environments and can make it more immersive.

car go vroom vroom and is very real to life

much car. very real. fun.

Great learning experience for new racers like me.

You can reasonably feed a small suburb for a month in my country for what it costs to buy the content needed if you plan to maintain any sort of relevance iRacing.

most realistic sim youll get its basically Assetto Corsa with gamemodes LOL

I hate the fact that when you pay a subscription through steam it will NOT let you play for 24 hours after it was paid. Has anyone else had this problem?

Ignoring the purchasing model, this game is just consistently causing pain

- Cars love oversteering, its worse than forza
- You can't PRACTICE in PRACTICE SESSIONS without getting punished with your rating for mistakes
- Driving slightly backwards on the track in qualifying where YOURE THE ONLY PERSON ON THE TRACK will immediately disqualify you from the actual race with penalties
- The leagues with "free content" (aka included in the subscription and not bought additionally $13-15 per item) are plagued with people who constantly cause massive incidents
- You being somehow involved in a crash, even if you are not the cause and had no way to dodge, e.g. someone not braking in a U turn crashing right into you full speed, will still give you a massive punishment in safety rating and theres nothing you can do about it
- You are forced to use your legal name in-game, they used the name in my billing address, you also can't hide it to stream the game
- Graphics are extremely outdated by now, other games like AC and LMU make this look like it comes from stone age. This also means that VR doesn't feel immersive at all because of how bad the game looks

To sum this game up you're constantly getting punished no matter what you do

Its cheaper than real race I think?

The BEST true racing simulator. Hands down!

Ridiculous pricing model and Steam doesn't properly track hours due to (I assume) some desync with their launcher. One of those games where you end up paying hundreds of dollars to play a video game against people who think every race is make or break. As soon as you're out of Rookie class you best expect to be shelling out cold hard cash for almost every car and map going forward. Subscription + macrotransactions is next level greedy

its good but costs too much

the best sim on nowdays, but this is very competitive, so if youre used to need for speed or other arcade game, go to assetto (ac 1) before buying this. it'll be easier to get used to realistic handling of a car.

dont buy this game on steam its always an issue trying to update its so annoying

race time baby lots of goofs bump n lower levels but just start in pit till you move up

To say the business model is predatory would be a massive understatement but wow is it good

worst penalty system ever and that for a monthly paid game + the staff is really ridiculous unfair and everything besides logic choices !!

If you like cars simulators you have to play this game. Really good physics, good community and it's very fun.

Great game. Absolutely dogshit pricing model. Cars and tracks more expensive than the subscription itself.

There are far better racing sims out there, in every aspect like force feedback, tire model, graphics, sound, even AI. The only thing that speaks for iRacing is the size of the online player base. You can always find a lobby to drive in, BUT do not automatically expect other drivers to be clean at all. And remember, you have to buy every car and track that you want to use, on top of a monthly fee. When you don't pay monthly anymore, you won't even be able to drive offline with AI in the cars and on the tracks you bought.

The launcher is completely broken and won't update on Steam. For the small fortune i pay for the service i expect full functionality.

at fist i was getting abused by neandrethals but then i became a profetional driver to lose to a 12 year old future f1 10x world champion

DO NOT BUY WITH STEAM! Its horrible, auto renew doesnt work, you can try paying for days and it just wont update. You have to use their launcher anyways so there is NO advantage! please never link steam to Iracing profile.

As neat as it is that you can race against other people in a variety of different car types, unfortunately because this game is made using the nascar 2003 engine(seriously) cars will lose traction way too easily and be unrecoverable, the latest tire model is just a bandaid solution and isnt actually realistic. Also most people drive like absolute idiots on this service, pulling the dumbest shit last lap like they are racing for an F1 championship, and you cannot punish them unless you want to save the replay wait an entire hour then report the idiot. Joke game tbh

iRacing is a pretty dang good physics engine with every single other aspect of it being about 10 years antiquated, most notably the cringe-worthy elitist community. The SR system would be good in theory, if it actually worked, alas you are subject to lackluster net-code handing out penalty points and victims receive equal punishment to griefers. Their "solution" to this a user submitted protest system, so you can pass around video clips like a bunch of 12 year olds watching role-play twitch streams. The player base is suffering massively.. at PEAK hours, you can expect less 1000 registered racers. Now split that 1000 between Oval/Sport/Formula/Dirt series.. Now split those splits between different car series and you are left with about 8 different cars you can race (unless you want to race alone).. i hope you enjoy those 8 cars, half of them are Rookie series. Now split that even smaller split up between different IR rating (and the races only run at an hourly or bi-hourly interval for most series ;) If you subscription lapses, you cannot even VIEW the available series, let alone use your simulator for single player/practice (and i didn't even mention the hundreds you will need to spend to compete in a full season series).

You pay monthly 15 euro and u only got the worst cars in the game with the worst racing maps, if u wanna play with a better or the best car, u have to pay for 1 car minimum 10-20 euro, if u want to play on another map u have to pay for 1 map 10-20 euro also... The game is good, but not the best and if you dont wanna spend 100-200 euro/month for enjoy the game, this is not the game for you! This is more like a pay simulator.
I recommend Assetto Corsa series if you want the best sim racing game.

Great SIM, love the statistics and progression.

Most realistic and competitive racing simulator from a racing driver

iRacing has firmly established itself as a premier racing simulator, offering an unparalleled experience for motorsport enthusiasts and professional drivers alike. Since its launch in 2008, it has continually evolved, setting the benchmark for realism and competitive online racing.

Unmatched Realism and Physics

At the core of iRacing's appeal is its commitment to authenticity. The simulator employs advanced physics models to replicate the nuances of real-world racing, providing users with a highly realistic driving experience. This dedication to detail has made iRacing a preferred platform for professional drivers seeking virtual practice environments.

Comprehensive Content and Continuous Updates

iRacing boasts an extensive selection of cars and tracks, meticulously laser-scanned to ensure precise replication of their real-world counterparts. The platform regularly introduces new content and features, such as the recent addition of realistic rain physics, enhancing the depth and immersion of the racing experience.

Robust Online Community and Competitive Environment

The platform's structured licensing system ensures that drivers compete against others of similar skill levels, fostering fair and competitive racing. This system, combined with a strong emphasis on clean driving, has cultivated a community of dedicated sim racers who value both competition and camaraderie.

Professional Endorsements and eSports Integration

iRacing's authenticity has attracted professional drivers and racing teams, integrating the simulator into training regimens and eSports competitions. The platform hosts official virtual racing series, such as the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, further bridging the gap between virtual and real-world racing.

Conclusion

For those seeking a highly realistic and immersive racing simulator, iRacing stands out as a top choice. Its unwavering commitment to authenticity, continuous content updates, and vibrant online community make it a worthwhile investment for serious sim racers.

Incredible waste of money $75 a year plus buying every track and car you want to use outside of rookies and d class is a joke. I can understand why people put up with this when there was no alternative in the past, but today with ACC being what its is and AC evo releasing soon there is no possible way to justify the pricing of a game that has been surpassed in most measures by its contemporaries. This sim should be the subscription fee at most and nothing more or free and charge for cars and tracks not both.